About Rick Chavez

Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Minnesota. MBA in Finance from University of Chicago.

Professional Experience:

Working as a Market Development Specialist for an Oil company based in US. Responsibilities include Supply Negotiations, Market Information and Development. Role is to create market data on all important changes implemented and their impact on supply, to collect information on latest market trends in the oil sector, to identify and run risk analysis, to execute strategies for growth, to use e-enabled sourcing tools wherever applicable, to involve the appropriate Specialist in negotiations and meetings with new suppliers in order to arrange for supply and oil procurement, to participate in those meetings, to maintain and manage new supply relationships, to make optimum benefits from these supply relationships and to establish relationships with potential suppliers through meetings, conferences, and occasional visits.

6 years of online tutoring exp. in the field of Economics. Area of expertise is International Economics. Providing assistance to students in various concepts of Economics such as trade theories, trade policy, exchange rate, foreign direct investment, and others.

Professional Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and persuading skills, able to work at all levels of the company, managing balance between business requirements and customer needs. Proficient in Microsoft Suite, SAS, STATA, SPSS and the Internet.